Big Pharma builds blockchain prototype to stop counterfeits

The MediLedger Project brings together the pharma supply chain stakeholders to build a system that could register and verify drugs, without compromising data.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 21, 2017

Senate bill denies human trafficking felons access to a CDL

It's a step in the right direction, but Truckers Against Trafficking believes the bill should affect more than just CDL holders. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 21, 2017

CBP delays FTZ's entry into single-window platform until Dec. 9

Digitization may be a buzzword in 2017, but delays in ACE-implementation show just how difficult the process can be in reality.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 15, 2017

The 'Space Race' of the trucking industry

Senators Gary Peters and Ed Markey raised concerns over job displacement and safety as Congress considers setting a federal regulatory standard for autonomous trucks.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Sept. 15, 2017

FMC supply chain innovation project report to be revealed this fall

Ocean cargo transparency improvements could soon appear via a national supply chain portal.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 14, 2017

USDOT announces voluntary rules for self-driving cars

The release marks another step forward in the push to accelerate CAV development.

By Mary Tyler March • Sept. 13, 2017

STB postpones CSX 'listening session' due to Irma

The regulator did not want to take the railroad's attention away from its duty to restore operations.  

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 13, 2017

How 9/11 forced efficiency upon supply chains

The rise of data-driven customs processes since 9/11 have translated into bottom-line gains for supply chains, while safeguarding the country's security.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 11, 2017

WA implements pay-per-mile tax pilot to solve funding gap

State and local infrastructure support and repair don't end simply because owners navigate toward more fuel-efficient vehicles.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 11, 2017

Attempt to delay ELD enforcement fails in House vote

Despite a last-ditch effort to push back ELD mandate implementation by two years, truckers will face new regulation piled on top of old rules that may be in need of a makeover.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 8, 2017

Trump signs $15B disaster relief bill

More funds are expected to help relief and rebuilding agencies contend with the damage wrought by the latest two hurricanes to hit the mainland U.S.

By Kim Slowey • Sept. 7, 2017

STB rejects Chicago rail bypass proposal

Great Lakes Basin Transportation failed to prove it was financially ready to build a new rail line.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 7, 2017

Port of Corpus Christi to begin dredging without federal help

Tired of waiting for delayed federal funds, the port commission advanced engineers $32.2 million to begin a much-needed dredging project.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 7, 2017

Despite progress, NAFTA deals will wait until round 3, ministers say

Top negotiators from Canada, U.S. and Mexico ended round 2 claiming great progress despite political tensions, but sources say tough topics have yet to be addressed.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 6, 2017

DACA 'wind down' may exacerbate workplace skill shortages

Many of the 800,000 people affected by DACA policy changes have employment authorization — but employers may not know who in their workforce will be impacted until it's too late to adjust.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 6, 2017

Nike agrees to third-party audits in new deal with Georgetown University

It's the first time the company has agreed to external audits to comply with a university's code of conduct.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Sept. 5, 2017

Round 2: Success in Mexico City may yield first set of NAFTA 'deals'

Tensions are high after President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw from the deal, but reports indicate negotiators are set up for success in this round of talks.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 1, 2017

Harrison details plan for CSX in letter to STB

The letter highlights several of the root causes of CSX delays and provides clarity concerning the chief executive's goals for the railroad.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2017

State, local agencies will phase in ELD compliance through April

The decision to delay marking non-compliant vehicles out of service until 2018 quells fears of a trucking industry capacity crunch.

By Edwin Lopez , Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 29, 2017

Partially assembled bombs on cargo planes threaten global supply chains

America's TSA may change security protocols to protect passengers and cargo after security personnel discovered an "IKEA-style" bomb on a flight en route to Australia.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 29, 2017

STB plans hearing over CSX issues on Sept. 12

Industry stakeholders have called on the regulator to intervene and help improve the railroad's deteriorating service levels. 

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 28, 2017

Truckers' hours-of-service violations grow

The 2016 Roadcheck revealed fewer total violations, but a higher number of HOS violations by truck drivers.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Aug. 25, 2017

US, EU advance collaboration efforts on manufacturing

The FDA has agreed to share more complete confidential information per the terms of a freshly inked agreement with other regulatory bodies.

By Jacob Bell • Aug. 24, 2017

What freight brokers need to know about the new food safety rules

Shippers, carriers and brokers are all affected by the FDA's new regulations regarding food transport, which seek to eliminate waste and contamination.

By Todd Bryant • Aug. 24, 2017

US urgently needs funding for freight infrastructure to keep economy moving

If states don't receive funding to build new roads and bridges, congestion will grow and productivity will wane.

By Kurt Nagle and Rich Cooper • Aug. 23, 2017